The Matchday 26 clash in the Premier League between Newcastle and Nottingham Forest will take place on February 23 at St James' Park in Newcastle upon Tyne. Newcastle vs. Nottingham Forest: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Newcastle
The team has suffered consecutive defeats for the second time this season. First, there was an unexpected home loss to Fulham (1-2), followed by a thrashing away at Manchester City (0-4). Incidentally, Eddie Howe's side last suffered such a heavy defeat in the Premier League a month ago against Bournemouth (1-4). Newcastle has dropped to seventh in the standings, three points behind the Champions League spots.
- The club's uncompromising streak in the Premier League stands at 11 matches (7 wins and 4 losses).
- At least three goals have been scored in Newcastle's last six Premier League matches.
- The team has led at halftime in 8 of their last 10 league matches.
Predicted lineup for Newcastle (4-3-3)
Martin Dubravka – Lewis Hall, Kieran Trippier, Fabian Schar, Dan Burn – Joseph Willock, Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali – Anthony Gordon, Alexander Isak, Jacob Murphy.
Due to injuries, forward Joelinton and defenders Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles will miss the match.
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham has started to face difficulties, especially away from home, as spring approaches. They first suffered a heavy defeat to Bournemouth (0-5) and then lost to Fulham (1-2) in the last round. Between these away losses, the club secured a resounding 7-0 victory over Brighton. Nevertheless, the team remains third in the table, four points clear of the nearest rival outside the Champions League zone.
- In Nottingham Forest's last 18 league matches, there has been only one draw (12 wins and 5 losses).
- At least three goals have been scored in 5 of Nottingham's last 6 Premier League games.
- One of the teams failed to score in 6 of Nottingham's last 8 away Premier League matches.
Predicted lineup for Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1)
Matz Sels – Ola Aina, Murillo, Nikola Milenkovic, Neco Williams – Elliot Anderson, Morato – Anthony Elanga, Morgan Gibbs-White, Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira – Chris Wood.
Forward Taiwo Awoniyi is currently sidelined with an injury.
Referee
Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Matches – 7 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 32;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.6;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 14%.
Newcastle vs. Nottingham Forest: Match Prediction
The matches between these opponents in the current season have been full of decisive results. Therefore, I expect one of the teams to emerge victorious again, but I am not inclined to favor either side. I suggest betting on high scoring. Since Nottingham Forest's promotion to the top tier of English football, Newcastle has won four times, with Nottingham winning once. In their last four encounters, both teams have scored, and at least three goals have been scored.
Three or more goals have also been scored in Newcastle's last six home Premier League matches. In this series, Newcastle has consistently scored, with three or more goals in four instances. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest has seen at least three goals in seven of their last nine away Premier League games. Therefore, my prediction is Total over 2.5 goals.